On January 22, 2022 at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 21 in the County of Grey Bruce.
A motor vehicle entered the RIDE program, and an investigation commenced regarding an outstanding warrant, and failing to comply with court orders. As a result, both the driver, and passenger of the motor vehicle were placed under arrest.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 26 year-old from Saugeen Shores with the following offences:
· 2 counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
· 2 counts of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· 2 counts of possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
· 2 counts of failure to comply with undertaking
· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
· Possession break in instruments
· Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
· Driving while under suspension
· Possession of a schedule 1 substance – opioid
· Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
The Grey Bruce OPP have also charged a 19 year-old from Kitchener with the following offences:
· 3 counts of fail to comply with probation order
· 2 count of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
· 2 counts of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· 2 counts of possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
· Possession break in instruments
· Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
· Possession of a schedule 1 substance – opioid
· Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
Both individuals were held pending bail hearings where they were remanded into custody. Both will be scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The Grey Bruce OPP seized several items pertaining to the offences including a loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl, and a quantity of cannabis.
